Family-Centered Early Intervention: Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Natural Environments

Abstract

Aligned with DEC recommended practices and CEC standards! A must for future early interventionists. Foreword / Karin Lifter, Ph. D. -- Preface -- I. Foundations of Early Intervention -- 1. Early Education and Intervention for Children from Birth to Three / Sharon A. Raver and Dana C. Childress -- 2. Collaboration and Teamwork with Families and Professionals / Sharon A. Raver and Dana C. Childress -- II. Supporting Families in Natural Environments -- 3. The Individualized Family Service Plan Process / Corinne Foley Hill and Dana C. Childress -- 4. Implementing Intervention in Daily Routines, Activities and Settings / Dana C. Childress -- III. Enhancing Infant and Toddler Development and Participation -- 5. Developing Positive Social-Emotional and Communication Skills / Corrin G. Richels and Sharon A. Raver -- 6. Acquisition and Use of Knowledge and Skills / Mary Beth Bruder, Erika M. Baril, and Anne George-Puskar -- 7. Using Appropriate Behaviors to Meet Needs / Toby M. Long -- IV. Supporting Children with Diverse Abilities -- 8. Infants and Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Dana C. Childress, Lori E. Meyer, and Hedda Meadan -- 9. Infants and Toddlers with Sensory Disabilities / Tanni L. Anthony (visual section), Mallene P. Wiggin (hearing section), Christine Yoshinaga-Itano (hearing section), and Sharon A. Raver -- 10. Infants and Toddlers with Cognitive and/or Motor Disabilities / Jonna L. Bobzien, Dana C. Childress, and Sharon A. Raver.